These short videos take you through the first five books of the Bible, explaining themes and structures by connecting the stories visually. Ever attempted Leviticus and come away with a headache? This is for you.

Everything we do, any gift we bring to the table, any effort we put forth – is only possible because God has created, commissioned and qualified us to do so. Our life’s work is worship – it’s why we were created.

God is truth — and as children of God, we’re ambassadors of truth. We’re called to believe truth, speak truth and live out truth as part of our family legacy. Here’s how to dismiss lies you’re believing for good.

When our identity isn’t centered in Christ, our efforts are highly distractible. We fall into traps of comparison. We crave the wrong kinds of affirmation. Ambition takes over, and fear of insignificance takes root. We strive to do more, and we bear less fruit. We were made for more than this. Something’s gotta give.

Here’s the thing: God isn’t interested in developing my vision. He is interested in developing my heart. And in order to do that, He is protecting me — keeping me hidden — until He is ready to bring me into my fullest potential.

Two of my very favorites, Bono (lead singer of the iconic band, U2) and Eugene Peterson (clergyman, scholar, poet and author of The Message translation of the Bible), got together over coffee to talk about the Psalms. My heart is full.

“I am calling it The Big God Story,” Bella told me. “Because it’s my story about God. And I like to be winning with God.” Oh my heart. Each time I read it, I think my soul might explode. Even at six, the same God who is after my heart is already after hers!